MSc in Mechanical Engineering / Production and Mechanical System Design

Program Goals

KAU Goals

Academic excellence

Research leadership

Community partnership

Institutional sustainability

• 1-Provide robust support to the students, help them thrive, and prepare them for success after graduation.

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• 2-Support, motivate, and encourage creativity and innovation of the teaching staff and their commitment to the best practices in teaching strategies and assessment methods.

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• 3-Encourage faculty and students for ethical production of research and innovation and improve their contribution to the research areas of production engineering and mechanical systems design that are globally relevant and of great importance to the Saudi society.

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• 4-Foster a culture of community engagement promoting community partnerships that enrich teaching, learning, research and creative activities, address critical societal issues, and contribute to the public good.

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Knowledge and Understanding

K1

Demonstrate deep awareness of the knowledge body that is at the forefront of the production engineering and mechanical design disciplines as well as established research/inquiry techniques in the field. (PLO1)

Skills

S1

Identify, formulate, and solve complex problems of production engineering and mechanical systems design by providing creative solutions and making sound judgments in the absence of complete data relevant to the matters concerned. (PLO2)

S2

Apply scientific research methodology and place the results in a broader context and critically evaluate their own and others' research. (PLO3)

S3

Apply critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and advanced numerical and/or experimental tools to interpret scientific literature in production engineering as well as mechanical systems design. (PLO4)

S4

Demonstrate effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills to disseminate knowledge and analyze data using advanced information communication technology tools. (PLO5)

Values

V1

Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities, take full responsibility for their own independent learning, and behave in ways consistent with Islamic values and believes. (PLO6).

V2

Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies, with high autonomy while collaborating with others whenever required. (PLO7)

Program Structure

No. of Courses

Credit Hours

Course

Required

4

10

Elective

6

18

MS Thesis

1

8

Total

11

36

Level 1

MATH 629

Advanced Numerical Analysis

Required

-

3

MATH 639

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Required

-

3

IE 694

Engineering Research Skills

Required

-

3

Level 2

MENG 610

Advanced Dynamics

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 612

Energy and Variational Methods in Applied Mechanics

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 614

Optimum Design

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 616

Applied Elasticity

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 618

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

Level 3

MENG 695

Seminar

Required

1

MENG 621

Robotics

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 623

Advanced Automatic Control

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 625

Advanced Vibrations

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 629

Finite Element Analysis

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 633

Fault Diagnosis

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 635

Composite Structures

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 637

Tribology

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 641

Modeling and Simulation of Manufacturing systems

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 645

Production Facilities

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 647

Theory of Metal Cutting

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 649

Applied Plasticity and Metal Forming

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 690

Special Topics in Applied Mechanics

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 692

Special Topics in Mechanical Design

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

MENG 694

Special Topics in Manufacturing

Elective*

Advisors’ Approval

3

XX…..

Any Master Course from other Depts.

Elective*

Department’s Approval

3

Level 4

MENG 699

MS Thesis

Required

Department’s Approval

8

Course Code

Course title

Course description

MENG 610

Advanced Dynamics

Dynamics of Multi Degree-of – Freedom Mechanical Systems, Orbital Dynamics, Rigid Body Dynamics in Space, Newtonian Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies, Use of Analytical Mechanics (Euler, Hamilton and Lagrange Equations) for Analysis of Dynamics Problems, Energy Methods in Dynamics.

MENG 612

Energy and Variational Methods in Applied Mechanics

Foundations of the Calculus of Variations, Application of Variational Principles to Mechanics, Principle of Virtual Work, Principle of Potential Energy, Strain Energy, Castigliano's Theorem, Generalized Complementary Energy, Principles of Hellinger-Reissner and Hamilton-Legendre transforms, Singularities and Stability in Potential Energy Function. Applications to rigid, linear and non-linear elastic and non-conservative examples, Approximation techniques such as Ritz, Petrov-Galerkin, Least Squares, etc., The basis for the Finite Element Method.

MENG 614

Optimum Design

Optimization Techniques, Objective Functions, Constrained and Unconstrained Problems, Multivariable Optimization, Multi-objective Functions, Optimization and Stochastic Programming, Deterministic and Smooth Optimization, Unconstrained and Constrained Functions, Sensitivity and Stability Analysis, Practicalities of Engineering Optimization, Applications (Deflection Analysis, Stress Analysis etc.)

MENG 616

Applied Elasticity

General deformations; Small deformation theory; Strain transformation; Principal strains; Spherical and deviatoric strains; Body forces and surface forces; Traction vector and stress tensor; Stress transformation; Principal stresses; Spherical and deviatoric stresses; Von Mises stress; Equilibrium equations; Strain and stress tensors in spherical and cylindrical coordinates; Linear elastic solids, Hooke’s law; Interpretation of elastic constants, thermos-elastic behavior.

MENG 618

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Fundamentals of Operations and Automation Strategies, High Volume Production Systems, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Numerical Control of Production Systems, Industrial Robots, Material Handling and Storage, Group Technology, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Quality Control and Automated Inspections, Expert Systems.

MENG 621

Robotics

Forward kinematics: Orientation coordinate transformations, Configuration coordinate transformations, Denavit-Hartenberg coordinate transformations. Inverse kinematics: planar robot, revolute robot, and spherical robot. Force and torque relations, Trajectory planning, Coordinated motion, Lagrange equations, Forward and Inverse dynamic equations.

MENG 623

Advanced Automatic Control

State space representation of transfer functions, Controllability, Observability, Pole placement, Solving pole placement problems with MATLAB, State observers, Design of servo systems, Design of regulator systems with observers, Quadratic optimal regulator systems.

MENG 625

Advanced Vibrations

Energy Method, Lagrange’s Equation, Finite Element Analysis of Vibration Problems, Continuous Models, Eigenvalue Problems, Mode Summation, Mode Acceleration, Correlation and Spectral, Shock Design Analysis, Random Vibration of Linear Mechanical Systems, Large –Amplitude Vibrations of Mechanical Systems, Dynamic Instability, Theory of Rods, Beams, Membrane Plates and Shells.

MENG 629

Finite Element Analysis

Integral Formulations and Variational Methods, Weak Boundary Value Problems, Rayleigh-Ritz Method, One–Dimensional Problems, Finite Element Error Analysis, Eigenvalue and Time-Dependent Problems, Two - Dimensional Interpolation Functions, Three-Dimensional Problems, Applications, Plane Elasticity, Bending of Plates.

MENG 633

Fault Diagnosis

Failure identification, Diagnostics tool required for condition monitoring, Failure's root causes identification, Use of vibration analysis in fault diagnosis, Rotating machines' faults, Investigation of case studies related to machine failure, Oil analysis methods and applications.

MENG 635

Composite Structures

Stress Analysis of Heterogeneities, Micro Mechanical Behavior of Lamina, Effective Continuum Behavior of Heterogeneous Materials, Rule of Mixtures, Upper Bound Method, Ply Stress and Strain. Classical Lamination Plate Theory, Thermal Strain, Smart Composites, Woven Fabric Composites Structures.

MENG 637

Tribology

Contact Mechanics and Surface Topography, Friction Theories, Wear Phenomena, Friction Wear and Its Measurement. Rolling Friction, Lubricants and Lubrication, Friction – Induced Vibrations, Hydrodynamic Lubrication, Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication, Hydrostatic Lubrication, Boundary Lubrication, Tribology of Polymers and its Applications, Tribological Problems of Space, Applications of Biological Solutions of Industrial Problems, Maintenance and Reliability of Mechanical Systems.

MENG 641

Modeling and Simulation of Manufacturing systems

An advanced coverage of the fundamentals of modeling and simulation, types of models, types of simulations, model building, modeling levels, model verification and validation, simulation procedures, system data analysis, design of experiments, system optimization

MENG 645

Production Facilities

Jigs and Fixtures Design, Hoisting Machinery (Chains, Pulleys, Sprockets, Drums, Ropes, Cranes and Monorails), Unit Material Handling, Unit Load Concept, Bulk Material Handling, Feeders for Belt Conveyors, Vibratory Conveyors, Bucket Elevators, Pneumatic Conveyors; Application in Lean Production.

MENG 647

Theory of Metal Cutting

Mechanics of cutting, chip formation, cutting forces acting on the cutting tool, heat generation during metal removal, wear considerations of the cutting tool, workpiece size errors due to deflections of the machine tool-fixture-tool-workpiece (MFTW) system, stress analysis of cutting tools, optimization of machining parameters in different machining operations.

MENG 649

Applied Plasticity and Metal Forming

Formulation of Basic Equations, Yield Criteria, Theory of Plastic Strain Deformation, Tangent Modulus and Plastic Modulus, Friction Block Models, Strain hardening and % Cold Work calculations, Large Strain Plasticity, Bending of Beams: Rings and Plates, Axially Symmetric Plastic Flow, Plastic Instability, Super Plasticity, Metal Forming Analysis, Drawing and Stretch Forming, Finite Element Applications in Metal Forming.

MENG 695

Seminar

Systematic thinking in planning, engineering research to develop skills to conduct research, introduction and practicing the research technicalities including choosing a research topic, use of library, development of research proposal, data collection, analysis and presentation of results, when involved in different research models, the student is also subjected to the technicalities of thesis writing and oral presentation, case studies.

MENG 699

MS Thesis

Original research work conducted by individual MS candidate in one of the areas of Production Engineering. The work should contribute new knowledge to the field of Engineering and demonstrates proficiency and creative thinking.